Rambler Arrives from Bordeaux with War News from Europe
The Rambler brings from Bordeaux late reports on Russian movements toward Berlin, conscription for 1816, and cavalry levy issues. It notes Tilsit near Berlin, French skepticism on battlefield departure, and a possible American privateer near lat 46 long 37. Despatches for the government from Mr. Erving are carried.
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Boston
France
Snow
Bordeaux
Berlin
Tilsit
Willey
Brest
Lisbon
Erving
From Cadiz March News on War Plans and Regency Change
A Cadiz report dated March 2 notes Britain plans a strong squadron for war with the United States and ships to sail for Halifax. Spain suspends the inquisition, seizes its property, and uses funds for the war effort while a new regency is formed. Prices list Elour Wheat Rice and Corn. Algerine raiders are rumored to have captured an American brig. British convoy expected soon.
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Spain
United States
Portsmouth
Cortes
Cadiz
French addit onal duty on colonial imports from England
A Bordeaux letter reports the French government imposing an extra duty on East End West India produce imported under licenses from England. The duty would favor imports to America and, despite some omissions, is not expected to hinder colonial exports from this country.
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Bordeaux
East End
West India
England
America
The Chesapeake Frigate Arrives After 115 Day Cruise
The Chesapeake returns to Boston on a 115 day cruise under Captain Evans. The ship sighted 74 and frigates near the Virginia capes, captured the brig Julia and British vessels, burned a brig, and held 58 British prisoners aboard.
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Boston
United States
Chesapeake
Evans
Cape de Verds
Equator
South America
Surinam
Hornet
Barbadoes
Antigua
West Indian Islands
Bermuda
Capes
Virginia
Delaware
New York
Chesapeaks
Julia
Lisbon
Volunteer
Liverpool
Brazils
Portsmouth
N. H
Earl Percy
Long Island
Trade notes on American exports to France in 18th century
The text discusses profits and exports from America to France, noting England bans on first quality Sea-Islands cotton to France and suggesting items like pot and pearl ashes fish hides and various American products could fetch high prices in France. It mentions New Orleans cotton prices and rising wine and brandy prices in French markets.
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England
France
Sea
Louisiana
Georgia
New Orleans
Frances
Sea-Island
Ioly&e
British frigates approach Boston harbor near Congress
Exchange i House Boston reports British frigates Shannon and Tenedos near Broad Sound and Graves Light, with crews visible aboard, provoking concern. Observers note the Congress in port and speculate on American readiness as Commodore Breck appears curious about Rodger’s fleet. The President readies for sea, hoping to deter further provocation within days.
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Exchange i House
Boston
Messrs
Lave & Turner
Broad Sound
Congress
Yards &c
Cole
Cape Ann
Shannon
Tenedos
Breke
Rodgers
Prize cargo sale of brig Volunteer at Portsmouth NH
The cargo of the British ship Volunteer, prize to the Chesapeake frigate, sold at Portsmouth New Hampshire on the 8th for 182000 dollars. The ship was bought by the government for 12000 dollars. Boston Pat.
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Volunteer
Portsmouth
Hampshire
Ee Bost.Pat
Brigadier General Arrives En Route To Western Front
Brigadier General Boyd has reached Abani New York on his way to the western front. The first corps under Lieutenant Colonel Scott, a company of dragoons under Captain Osborn, and detachments of infantry have arrived at Greenbus.
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Abani
Boyd
Ertilicty Sia
Scott
Agive Dragoons
Osborn
Greenbus
Porter and Lovett clash on Capitol steps in Albany fracas
Extract from Albany dated April 8 reports Genéi Porter fought with Mr Lovett on the Capitol steps as Maj Noon intervened. Porter struck Lovett with a cane, hats saved, both sides traded blows, Porter escaped with head bruises. Porter and Major Noon left for Buffaloes. Gens Lewis Boyd and suites departed for Niagara frontier. Lovett served as aid to Gen Van Renssalaer.
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New York
Albany
Genéi Porter
Mr.Lovett
Capitol
Rome
Col. van Renssalaer
Noon
Porter
Major
Buffaloes
Lewis
Colonial official arrives with family on Halcyon voyage
Colonel Lear formerly American Consul at Tunis and his family arrived yesterday aboard the Halcyon from Cadiz, under Captain Read.
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Colonel Lear
Tunis
Halcyon
Read
Cadiz
Great Fire and International War News from Albany and Boston
An April 15 letter from Lisburne to a correspondent in the city reports England notes Denmark and Prussia allying against France and Dantzsck fallen, with French conscripts balking and Russian arms succeeding. Albany news records a great fire last Sunday evening with ten houses burning. the report may be exaggerated. The brig Sally arrived in Boston from Canton, with no American vessels seen there or sailing in company.
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Lisbon
England
Denmark
Prussia
France
Albany
Sally
Boston
Canton
Defence of Boston Fort Inde pendence description
A 1797 English account describes Castle Williams Fort on Castle Island in Boston Harbor with guns that can rake ships before they reach the castle and Dorchester Flats shoals. It notes the harbor approach, anchorage grounds from Nick's Mate to the island, and that ships up to 64 guns may safely approach to within range of the fort.
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Fort Independence
Castle Williams
Matham
Naval Gazette
Boston
Castle Island
Boston Harbor
New
Nick’s Mate Island
Dorchester Flats
Resignation Letter of a Congressional Candidate
In a message to the citizens of the third district and Ohio the speaker announces resignation from his seat after accepting a U S army appointment. He expresses obligation to those who elected him and hopes to serve the country in a more useful capacity. He seeks vindication of national rights if successful.
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Third Congressional District
Ohio
U. States
Dover letter notes Lewistown safe as threat looms
Latestrom Lewis abile letter dated Dover reports Lewistown is still safe. Mr. White left at 11 this day says the enemy cannot destroy the town unless they land, which may occur today. Five barges carried troops, and Peter Hall’s tavern by the riverbank was demolished with several other buildings damaged.
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Winmineroy
Dover
Lewistown
White
Peter Hall
Baltimore schooner Flight wrecks after gale near British squadron
News from Washington City reports Richard Currs appointed Superintendent General of Military Supplies. A strong easterly gale drove the Baltimore schooner Flight from Bordeaux into the British squadron at dawn. Four boats pursued. cargo ship ran aground at Horse Shoe reef and broke up. 35 were saved, 14 men and a midshipman perished. Revenue cutters towed other barges to Hampton. A British tender sank off Wiloughby’s Point the previous day.
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Norfolk
Baltimore
Kelly
Bordeaux
Wigeen Tenany
Metteach
Passegers
Constellation
Revénue Cutter of
Priggners
Hampton
Wiloughby’s Point
Virginia Election Returns Reported by Counties
Stafford County shows John Taliaferro with 180 votes and J P Hungerford 108. Rockbridge County records a majority for M Ferrand over Breckenridge. Gloucester, Warwick, and Richmond areas report majorities for Bassett and Clapton with varying totals.
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Stafford County
John Taliaferro
J. P. Hungerford
Rockbridge County
M’ferrand
Breckenridge
Gloucester’ County
Basset
Warwick County
City of Richmond
Clapton
Morris
Election results and cabinet rumor cross states
The Massachusetts results favor Federalists across branches with majorities similar to April and November. Rumor says Mr Rush will succeed Gallatin as Secretary of the Treasury. A correspondent reports 105 colored troops arrived at St Augustine from Havannah and 4 gun boats and 500 white troops expected for St Johns.
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Richmond
Rush
Gallatin
the Treasury
Wilmington
A+ Co
St. Mary’s
St. Augustine
Havannah
St. Johns
Evacuation of East Florida by United States troops
A privateer report from St. Marys says US troops will evacuate East Florida on the 27th. Gen. Binkney met Gov. Kidman at St Augustine to arrange evacuation, patriots swore allegiance under the new constitution, and J. H. MIntosh refused the oath and moved his slaves to St. Marys. The Governor forbade insults near oath ceremonies. A New York letter notes a Lisbon arrival and reports news of the frigate Java’s destruction in England.
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Hazard
Cayl
St. Mary’s
United States
East Florida
Binkney
Point Petrelis
St. Augustine
Florida
Char. Courter
New
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Commercial
Chesapeake Frigate
Mr. Lovett
Gen. van Renssalaer
Defence OF
Oi Duncan
Washington City
RichaRd Currs Esq
Massachusetts
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